I hate to say, one of my most anticipated reads for the year by one of my favorite authors was a gigantic disappointment. Within most modern books (and movies) lately, the political messages saturating the pages are about as subtle as a gun to the head. Kristin Hannah, unfortunately, decided to venture deep into the…
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The Long Walk – Review
BLURB: In the near future, when America has become a police state, 100 boys are selected to enter an annual contest where the winner will be awarded whatever he wants for the rest of his life. Among them is 16-year-old Ray Garraty, and he knows the rules – keep a steady walking pace of four…
The Dilemma – Review
Many thanks to St. Martin’s Press and Netgalley for the chance to read this book early. BLURB: It’s Livia’s fortieth birthday and tonight she’s having a party, a party she’s been planning for a long time. The only person missing will be her daughter, Marnie. But Livia has a secret, a secret she’s been keeping…
After the Flood – Review
After the Flood was one of my most anticipated reads going into 2020 for my Beat the Backlist Challenge. It was an added bonus that my library had a copy, too! Based on the blurb, this story seemed amazing. I liked that it sounded similar to The Bird Box, but slightly less horrific. I absolutely…
The Glittering Hour – Blog Tour / Review
About the Author: IONA GREY is the author of the award winning Letters to the Lost. She has a degree in English Literature and Language from Manchester University, an obsession with history and an enduring fascination with the lives of women in the twentieth century. She lives in rural Cheshire with her husband and three daughters….
The Last Post – Review
BLURB: See you on the other side. Laya Marston’s husband, Cameron, a daredevil enthusiast, always said this before heading off on his next adventure. He was the complete opposite of her, ready and willing to dive off a cliff-face, or parachute across a canyon—and Laya loved him for it. But she was different: pragmatic, regimented,…
F*ck Marriage – Review
You guys have heard me gush about Tarryn Fisher’s books for quite a while now (that’s an understatement). She was one of the first authors I discovered when I started reading avidly again and quickly became my favorite. She has a way of injecting wisdom into every book in a unique way I’ve never experienced…
Woman 99 – Review
Many thanks to SourceBooks and Netgalley for the chance to read and review this novel! As soon as I saw this cover and read the synopsis of Woman 99, I had to have it. I love “crazy” characters or those who think outside of the box. The idea of a book set in an asylum…
The Rain Watcher – Review
Many thanks to St. Martin’s Press and Netgalley for the chance to read and review this novel early. The Rain Watcher by Tatiana de Rosnay was one of my most anticipated reads for the end of 2018 due to my love of the author’s previous book, Sarah’s Key. Sarah’s Key is solely responsible for spurring my love of World…
I Do Not Trust You – Blog Tour & Review
“Memphis is a searingly intelligent and endearingly gutsy female protagonist, and the evolution of her relationship with Ash unravels both artfully and believably… [an] entertaining novel.” — Kirkus Reviews “[A] white-knuckle read that pushes envelopes and makes the reader question everything.” — USA Today’s Happily Ever After blog on Sanctuary Bay “A quickly captivating account…
Lie Lay Lain – Review
As my fellow PLNs (Passionate Little Nutcases) know, when Tarryn Fisher recommends a Made by Charmingly Created: https://etsy.me/2PXA9Ii book, you have no choice but to get your hands on it too (hence the shirt). So, like everyone else, when Tarryn told the folks in her reader group to pick up Lie Lay Lain by Bryn Greenwood, I added…
More of You – Review
With twenty books under her belt, it’s a little surprising More of You was my first A.L. Jackson read. Though I have many of her books waiting on my Kindle, apparently receiving the paperback of this book was the push I needed to make time for this author. I really appreciated the chance to participate in the…
The Keeper of Lost Things – Review
I was so ridiculously excited to read this book. Finally, after sitting on my “holds” list on Overdrive for six months, I was able to read this one. I was drawn to this gorgeous cover, the title, and the idea of this story. Unfortunately, this book was a huge let down for me. I think…
Tell Me Lies – Review
Thank you to Atria and Netgalley for the chance to read and review this novel. I will rarely be recorded saying this, and I know I will be in a very small majority, but I absolutely hated this book. It hurts me to say something so negative about a debut novel, but I just could…
Find You in the Dark – Review
My first thought upon finishing this debut Thriller by Nathan Ripley was, “Thank goodness that’s over!” For anyone sure I was able to drop nothing but 5-star reviews on every other book this year, here is proof of the contrary. I do loathe giving low-star ratings to books, especially those I was incredibly excited to…
Gods of Howl Mountain – Review
Many thanks to St. Martin’s Press and Netgalley for the chance to read and review this novel. Gods of Howl Mountain has a lot of things going for it. I was drawn to this unique and beautiful cover, the Southern setting, and the subject matter. One of my best-loved movies is Lawless, featuring Tom Hardy and Shia…
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo – Review
I make it my personal mission to give my honest opinion on the books I read, no matter how difficult it might be. It’s hard to write negative reviews. It hurts me every single time, because I know authors pour their hearts and souls into their books. It feels like I’m criticizing someone’s child when…
Wait For It – Review
One of the hardest things to do as a book blogger is to read an entire (670 page) book and give it a low-star review, especially when nearly half of Goodreads readers gave it the full 5 stars. Be warned, dear readers, I have an unpopular opinion ahead. Please don’t grab your torches and pitchforks….
Ashes Books & Bobs 